Hoofdklasse (women)
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The Hoofdklasse is the second highest league of amateur women's football in the Netherlands, and the third tier in general.
Founded | 1973 |
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Country | Netherlands |
Confederation | UEFA |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 2 (since 2008) 1 (1973-2007) |
Promotion to | Topklasse |
Relegation to | Eerste Klasse |
Domestic cup(s) | KNVB Women's Cup |
When the Hoofdklasse was created in 1973, the league was the top-level league of the Netherlands, and the winner was named the national champion. After the 2006/07 season, the professional Eredivisie was established as the top-level league which now plays out the championship.
There was no relegation and promotion between those two leagues.[1]
In the 2011/12 season the Hoofdklasse became a third level league, as above it the Topklasse was created. The Hoffdklasse thus is the second highest amateur league and now promotes teams to the Topklasse.